Washington, D.C. - February 21, 2008 – In order to provide clarification about the leadership of the American Hunters and Shooters Association (ASHA), today AHSA announces that John Rosenthal formally announced his resignation from the AHSA board of directors effective Monday, May 21, 2007. The other founding members of the AHSA board of directors are grateful to John for his assistance in launching our organization, however we acknowledge that his active involvement with certain gun control organizations made it very difficult for Mr. Rosenthal to subscribe to and support our policies that at times could be inconsistent with those of a pro-gun hunting and shooting organization.

Mr. Rosenthal has had no involvement with AHSA since May 21, 2007, and does not speak for AHSA. Any public views expressed by Mr. Rosenthal regarding the "gun issue" or other firearm policy matters do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the American Hunters and Shooters Association.